Anchovies with Peanuts
Anchovies coated in starch and fried until crispy, then stir-fried with peanuts and chili peppers for a savory, spicy, and appetizing dish.
Ingredients
Fresh anchovies (coated with cornstarch)
200 g
Peanuts (fried)
200 g
Red chili pepper (washed and finely chopped)
1
Green chili pepper (washed and finely chopped)
1
Scallion (washed and finely chopped)
1
Garlic (washed and finely chopped)
3 cloves
Cornstarch
to taste
Cooking oil
500 g (actually uses 50 g)
Soy sauce
1 tsp
Cooking wine
1 tsp
Chicken powder
1 tsp
White pepper
to taste
Salt
1 tsp
Sugar
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Coat the fresh anchovies with cornstarch and deep-fry in hot oil for about 2 minutes until about 80% crispy. Remove and drain the oil.
2
Step 2
Fry the peanuts until cooked. Wash and finely chop the scallion, garlic, and chili peppers; wash and finely chop the chilies.
3
Step 3
Leave a small amount of oil in the pan, sauté the chopped scallion, chili, and garlic until fragrant, add the fried anchovies, peanuts, and seasonings, and stir-fry quickly over high heat until well combined.
